Content Creator and Storyteller

COMPANY AND POSITION OVERVIEW

Your Hearing Dog Inc has a mission of providing specially trained service dogs to the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. This matches our vision to be a recognized leader in the hearing dog agency industry and create a better everyday life for the deaf and hard-of-hearing community. For more information please see our website at www.YourHearingDog.org.

Your Hearing Dog is seeking a creative and enthusiastic storyteller who can effectively share information across a variety of platforms, especially social media. This individual enjoys learning about projects and initiatives, including their origins, challenges and successes, and understands how to distill information into the most useful and interesting points. By conducting interviews and collecting content from a multitude of sources, this individual can tell stories that range in length, focus and scope, and that suit our specific audience.

This role has two main components:

1. Works closely with our social media content team to ensure all storytelling is effectively, efficiently and timely published to engage and grow our following;
2. Works closely with the co-founder and the YHD team to write, edit, publish and promote new content, which includes a monthly newsletter.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Social Media:

• Even though not directly managing our social media accounts (Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn), you will make sure all storytelling content is submitted and published on schedule;
• Facilitate online conversations with our public and responding to queries related to storytelling;
• Analyzing, tracking and reporting of storytelling analytics;

Storytelling Content:

• Writing and editing articles and success stories, conducting interviews as necessary
• Writing, editing, publishing, and promoting messaging and new content
• Generating, researching, and pitching ideas for content
• Inviting other bloggers, experts, or other notable guests to contribute content for storytelling
• Staying current on industry trends for possible opportunities to attract new readers or

  create stronger, more engaging content

QUALIFICATIONS

• Storytelling writing background and/or experience OR a strong desire to learn
• Exceptional writing, research, and communication skills
• Creativity and adaptability
• Understanding of social media, content marketing and other digital media skills
• Basic understanding of the Canva online creativity tool is a PLUS
• Basic understanding of Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn as they pertain to nonprofits

ASSETS BUT NOT REQUIRED

• Desire to serve the deaf and hard-of-hearing community
• Understanding of the service dog industry and how it will apply to your storytelling
• Experience in Survey Apps, Mailchimp & email marketing processes
• Understanding of the Hearing Dog Agency industry is desirable.

This is a volunteer position to start with but could very quickly turn into a paid position for the right person. It's part-time with a commitment of about two - three hours per week.

Thank you for your interest in Your Hearing Dog Inc and our storytelling position.

Watch our video to learn more: Your Hearing Dog in the News!